"I couldn't believe it - I've only played four games for England at other levels and I've not played at senior level for Leeds yet, other than 20 minutes in a friendly, so to get into the Under-21s is amazing.

"To think, when I arrived at Leeds last summer I was fifth choice. Obviously, I've been working hard, but from that to reserves and now the Under-21s, I'm almost lost for words.

"I was sitting on the bus on Monday with the Under-21 lads and I was looking at the other players like Jermain Defoe and Jermaine Jenas. I'm just stunned I'm involved."

"I have to realise I'm only 18 and if I'm not involved, then I know I will just have to keep plugging away and try to play in the future.

"I know I've got four years ahead of me at this level. That has given me confidence for the future."